quotations about self-esteem
Many people spend a lot of time just letting off esteem.
E. C. MCKENZIE
14,000 Quips & Quotes
Self-esteem is sometimes popularly confounded with approbativeness; it is in actual experience more commonly the antidote thereto. Approbativeness leads us to desire the approbation of others; self-esteem leads us to desire our own. Approbativeness asks what will others think of us; self-esteem, what shall we think of ourselves. Self-esteem tends to give its possessor independence of thought, individuality of action; to make him forceful and vigorous. It is to be found in nearly all born leaders, whether of thought or of action. Its normal and natural exercise produces self-reliance and enforces courage. If it is not excessive, it is a consciousness of power and adds to real strength of character. If it is excessive, it is an imaginary consciousness of power which has no real existence, and is a fatal weakness.
LYMAN ABBOTT
A Study in Human Nature
Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment.
THOMAS CARLYLE
attributed, 1001 Pearls of Wisdom to Build Confidence: Advice and Guidance to Inspire
Honor is self-esteem made visible in action.
AYN RAND
The Ayn Rand Letter, January 14, 1974
Self-esteem is as necessary to the spirit as food is to the body.
MAXWELL MALTZ
attributed, 1001 Pearls of Wisdom to Build Confidence: Advice and Guidance to Inspire
If you celebrate your differentness, the world will, too. It believes exactly what you tell it--through the words you use to describe yourself, the actions you take to care for yourself, and the choices you make to express yourself. Tell the world you are one-of-a-kind creation who came here to experience wonder and spread joy. Expect to be accommodated.
VICTORIA MORAN
Lit From Within: Tending Your Soul for Lifelong Beauty